Weather update: Heavy rain and thunderstorms predicted for Thursday in Gauteng

Regional weather forecaster Gauteng Weather issued a warning for severe thunderstorms in the central and southern parts of the province .

Apr 23, 2025 - 23:00
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Weather update: Heavy rain and thunderstorms predicted for Thursday in Gauteng

Gauteng residents are warned to expect severe thunderstorms resulting in heavy rain from Wednesday evening into Thursday, says the SA Weather Service.

Temperatures are expected to peak in the mid-teens in Pretoria and Johannesburg on Thursday, with an 80 percent chance of rain predicted.

This weather is caused by a cut-off low system that made landfall over the western interior of the country on Wednesday morning and is moving slowly eastward. The cut-off low will not only bring heavy rain but also strong winds and the potential for flooding in several areas of Gauteng.

Regional weather forecaster Gauteng Weather issued a warning for severe thunderstorms in the central and southern parts of the province on Wednesday evening. The heavy downpour is expected to continue into Thursday morning.

Johannesburg Emergency Services spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi stated that teams are on alert for any incidents that may arise.

Gauteng to experience heavy rainfall on Wednesday and Thursday, says the weather service

“The South African weather service has issued a warning for severe thunderstorms in most parts of the city of Johannesburg, with strong winds. Motorists are urged to exercise caution while driving, extend a safe following distance, and avoid crossing roads which might be flooded and low-lying bridges which might be flooded,” he was quoted on The Citizen.

“From our side, as the city of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services, we remain on high alert, monitoring all seven regions of the city for any emergencies together with our aquatic rescue units, all our disaster management, monitoring teams in all seven regions of the city residents are aged to call 011 375 5911 for any life-threatening emergencies,” Mulaudzi said.

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